Calabar Carnival 2026: Dates, Parade Schedule, Bands and Travel Guide
Calabar Carnival 2026 peaks December 26-30: Parade of the Bands on the 28th, free street viewing, hotels and flights —...
September 11, 2026Section
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Detty December 2026: Lagos and Accra Events, Dates, Costs and Travel Guide
Detty December 2026 in Lagos and Accra: confirmed events from Flytime Fest to AfroFuture, dates, costs, visas and when to...
September 11, 2026
AFCON 2027 Guide: Dates, Hosts, Qualifiers and Tickets for Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
AFCON 2027 runs June 19 to July 17 in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania - qualifiers start September 21, venues, tickets...
September 11, 2026
João Lourenço Receives Brazilian Business Delegation in Luanda
Angolan President João Lourenço met a LIDE business delegation in Luanda on 13 August 2026 and accepted an invitation to...
September 11, 2026
Nigeria Telecom Subscribers Hit 195 Million as MTN Crosses 100 Million
Nigeria's mobile subscriptions reached 195,108,814 in July 2026, while MTN Nigeria became the first operator to cross 100 million subscribers.
September 11, 2026
Namibia Secures US$3.6 Million for Green Fertiliser Project
Namibia has secured up to US$3.6 million in development funding for the Dâures Green Fertiliser Project, targeting local and regional...
September 11, 2026
Senegal Ousts Autonomous Port of Dakar Chairman Ngouda Mboup
President Faye removed Ngouda Mboup as chairman of the Autonomous Port of Dakar on 10 September 2026, replacing him with...
September 11, 2026
Angola Opens Luau Solar Park to Power Lobito Corridor Region
President João Lourenço inaugurated the Luau photovoltaic park in eastern Angola on 5 May 2026, bringing 24-hour solar power to...
September 11, 2026
European Investment Bank Puts US$126 Million Into Nigeria and African Startups
The European Investment Bank has invested €108 million in Nigeria and other African countries through its Boost Africa initiative over...
September 11, 2026
NNPC Opens First Self-Service Smart Filling Station in Abuja
NNPC launched its first self-service smart filling station in Abuja on 10 September 2026, with 50 to 70 more planned...
September 11, 2026
Chinese Cars Reshape South Africa Used Market as WesBank Flags Resale Risk
WesBank warns Chinese cars now make up about 40% of its vehicle finance deals, but resale values remain uncertain as...
September 11, 2026
FirstRand Shareholders Could See US$2 Billion Windfall From Aldermore Sale
FirstRand shareholders could see a R35 billion windfall from the Aldermore sale, though the figure is not independently confirmed by...
September 11, 2026
Transnet Returns to Profit as US$4 Billion Investment Plan Advances
Transnet reported a R4.6bn profit for the year to March 2026, its first in four years, as a R70bn investment...
September 11, 2026
inDrive App Installs Surge 96 Percent in Nigeria
inDrive app installs surged 96 percent in Nigeria, making it the top ride-hailing app by installs, according to Sensor Tower...
September 11, 2026
Guinea Kankan Mayor Security Rules Draw Criticism
Kankan Mayor Lamine Labo Kourouma faces criticism over September 2026 security rules requiring residents to report outsiders to neighborhood chiefs.
September 11, 2026
France Embassy Cameroon Drops Extra Student Visa Financial Conditions
France's embassy in Cameroon revoked extra student visa financial conditions on 3 September 2026, but a higher national threshold still...
September 11, 2026
MP Demands Answers on New KCC Sale as Sotik Plant Dues Go Unpaid
Sotik MP Francis Sigei wants Parliament to explain plans to move New KCC to private management, citing unpaid dues at...
September 11, 2026
Senegal’s Ruling Party Demands Loyal Dialogue After Prime Minister’s Speech
Senegal's Pastef party has called for a loyal dialogue between President Faye and Prime Minister Sonko after a speech on...
September 10, 2026
Somaliland Pushes UN Recognition Drive on Sidelines of General Assembly
Somaliland is using the UN General Assembly season to press 193 states for recognition, leaning on Berbera port access and...
September 10, 2026
AFRICOM Announces New Military Equipment Delivery to Nigeria in West Africa
The United States Africa Command delivered critical military supplies to Nigerian forces in Abuja, deepening a security partnership against jihadist
September 10, 2026